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Dr. Carolyn Elizabeth Benson M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Carolyn Elizabeth Benson M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

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1111 Elmwood Ave Rochester NY, 14620
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Dr. Carolyn Benson is a psychiatrist practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Benson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Benson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Benson may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Benson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1990

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 21 years of experience

Dr. Carolyn Elizabeth Benson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1111 Elmwood Ave

1111 Elmwood Ave -
Rochester, NY 14620
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1183 MONROE AVE -
ROCHESTER, NY 14620
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New patients: 585-256-7811
Fax: 585-256-7793

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